The fast-casual brand, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has a doozy of a location in the Rayburn House Office Building.
&pizza Will Close All Its Restaurants on Election Day
The Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain that gives its employees paid time off (PTO) for political activism has gone one step further, announcing that it will close all of its stores on November 3 to encourage its workers and surrounding communities to vote in the election. &pizza, founded by CEO Michael … More
Employee-Focused Chain Has Kept 90% of Employees on Payroll During Pandemic
An employee-focused approach to management has paid off for &pizza, allowing the company to keep most of its stores open during the pandemic, founder/CEO Michael Lastoria said in a panel discussion during Nation’s Restaurant News’ Restaurant Rise digital summit. &pizza operates 30-plus stores in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York … More
This Pizza Chain Offers Additional Paid Time Off to Employees Taking Part in Protests
In a show of solidarity that seems to reflect the restaurant industry as a whole, Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, a past PMQ cover subject in April 2016, recently announced it will offer additional paid time off (PTO) to any employee who wants to join in the protests sparked by the death … More
The Baby Yoda Pizza: Eric Palmieri Creates Pizza Art for Pop Culture Fans
From Ziggy Stardust to Lady and the Tramp, this pizza and baking wizard designs strikingly intricate pizza portraits on commission.
Hot Rocks Oven Giveaway Returns for the Third Year in a Row at Pizza Expo
For the third year in a row, the oven company is excited to reward a free conveyor oven to a contestant at International Pizza Expo on March 30, 2020.
University of Northern Florida Students Can Now Withdraw Pizza From an ATM
The university joins the 15-year-old worldwide trend of pizza vending machines.
Sicily’s Pizzeria Hosts a Two-Month Winter Coat Drive for Children
The pizzeria, declared a "sleeper hit" by a renowned food critic, is striving to give back to its community.
Papa John’s Rolls Out Pizza-Scented Wrapping Paper for Christmas
Papa John's Christmas smells like pine trees, peppermint, and cinnamon cookies...and pizza.
Michigan Pizzeria Dedicates 100% of Sales to Staff on Employee Appreciation Day
Pizzeria employees enjoyed an early Christmas bonus for their hard work and dedication.
Papa John’s Former CEO Schnatter Sues Ad Agency for Leaking Phone Call
Ever since Schnatter’s bizarre interview where he predicted “a day of reckoning” is nigh for his namesake company, the disgraced CEO has thrown himself fully into vengeance. He filed a lawsuit against Laundry Service, an advertising agency that attempted to workshop with Schnatter the day of the fateful phone call … More
Interactive Pizza Boxes Depict Santa Claus Flying Over St. Louis
The new holiday boxes have codes that can be scanned by cell phones to show fun, interactive features.